Skaftafell is a preservation area in Öræfi, southeast Iceland. It used to be a manor farm and a national park, but has been a part of Vatnajökull National Park since its establishment in 2008.
Skaftafell National Park Öræfi Iceland
Great place for hiking—there are trails ranging from easy to difficult. If you're just passing through, be sure to hike to Svartifoss ! It's only about 1 hour round-trip.
Glacier hike tours . National park to walk or hike . Amazing view .
Waterfalls and glaciers can be visited here. If you park your vehicle, you have to pay! An important tip for campers : It has facilities to take shower and wash the dishes.
Beautiful to discover it by foot. There are also guided tours at the information centre
One of the largest campsites in Iceland . Several solid trailheads. Head up to the falls in the early morning for slow shutter photos.
Various hiking routes. We took the easy one - S1. Takes 40 minute each way to get close to the glacier
Take the S6 hike , and enjoy both Svartifoss + the grand view of the glacier .
Another amazing free park in Iceland .
we booked the troll expedition tour . Excited! Don’t be late though , as they won’t wait for you
it is almost 2 km walk, but you can half it with a car, there is a second parking area halfway up. Seems that many people do not realise that (it was empty).
Get off foursquare and enjoy the world around you.
The biggest tree in Iceland in 1965 was 1.1m (really)
Great place to hike
Crystal Cave - Skaftafell, Iceland
Great expedition point for glacial hiking
Enjoy the trails starting from here.
Walking into a Game of Thrones set in Iceland :)
Beautiful place to camp
Camping très agréable dans le parc naturel magique, au pied du glacier. Manger la lobster soup ... Un régal....
Самые знаменитые треки - водопад и ледник. Оба по 1,5 км в одну сторону, так что лучше заранее подготовиться
Escala un glaciar en tu vida!
Went in autumn and was stunned by the colourful foliage. The combination of the basalt rocks, the autumn trees and the water were absolutely impressive. The hike was enjoyable and not too long. - Michael Fuchs
Take one of the glacier climbing tours that start from the Vatnajokull visitor's center. The views on top of this glacier are amazing! Also Game of Thrones and Batman Begins were filmed here! - Dark
The biggest glacier in Iceland. It is 30 minutes walk from the car park. - Majed Alashari
Very decent lamb burger with fries and soda or light beer. Superb value for money. The buffet is also good value for money . - The Donald
A national park visitor centre, a large campsite, plenty of hiking trails, exquisite nature and magnificent scenery. Well, I would say that, wouldn't I? :) - Gudmundur Ogmundsson
Immaculate and beautiful campground, a MUCH better alternative to the crowded Skaftafell campground nearby. Wifi, clean showers, and multiple bathrooms. Great find! It gets COLD, bring extra blankets. - Alisa Richter Sheridan
Gorgeos location with floating glaciers and seals. You have to feel that during sunset, it's simply epic place. Very good spot for photo as well. - Milan Dufek